30 Questions
Which region of the hypothalamus was once believed to be the 'on' switch for eating?
Lateral hypothalamus
What is the neurotransmitter found in the lateral hypothalamus that is particularly important in turning on eating?
Neuropeptide Y
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the inclination to eat?
Homoeostatic processes
Where do feelings of satiety (fullness or satiation) usually begin?
Stomach and intestines
Which of the following best describes the purpose of eating according to the text?
To convert food into energy
What is the absorptive phase of metabolism?
The phase when the body is ingesting food
What does homoeostasis refer to?
The body's tendency to maintain a relatively constant state
What is the purpose of the fasting phase of metabolism?
To convert short- and long-term reserves into energy
According to the text, what is the definition of obesity?
A bodyweight over 15 percent above the ideal for a person's height and age
What is the primary sexual organ in humans according to the text?
The brain
What percentage of students reported being attracted to people of another gender according to the 2018 National Survey?
60%
What is the average age of first intercourse for cis men in Australia according to the text?
16
According to the text, what is the primary motive that emerges in cross-cultural research?
Love
What is the possible role of evolutionary motives in tattoo and body piercing in popular culture?
To attract a mate
Why did most psychologists eventually abandon instinct theory?
All of the above
What does the theory of inclusive fitness refer to?
The reproductive success of genetically related individuals
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the system that regulates food intake?
Receptors that monitor the amount of water in the bloodstream
What is the purpose of the satiety mechanisms in the body?
To make us feel sated and stop eating
What is the primary role of glucose levels in producing feelings of hunger?
To increase subjective sensations of hunger
What role does the hypothalamus play in hunger and eating?
It plays a key role in hunger and eating
During which phase of the sexual response cycle does maximum arousal occur?
Plateau phase
What is the main characteristic of the orgasm phase in males?
Expulsion of semen
Which phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by increased muscle tension and engorgement of blood vessels in the genitals?
Phase of excitement
What is the main characteristic of the orgasm phase in females?
Vaginal contractions
Which physiological factors reach their peak during the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle?
Heart rate, respiration, muscle tension
During which phase of the sexual response cycle do physiological and psychological functioning gradually return to normal?
Resolution phase
According to ERG theory, worker satisfaction and motivation vary with the extent to which a job matches a given worker's needs.
Opportunities to develop one's skills
According to ERG theory, the best job provides good pay and working conditions, a chance to interact with other people, and opportunities to develop one's skills.
Maslow's hierarchy
According to the text, Woodbine and Liu (2010) found support for ERG theory when investigating the moral choices of a sample of West Australian internal auditors.
They were motivated by growth needs
According to the text, psychologists in the early part of the twentieth century assumed that most motivated behavior in humans, as in other animals, was a result of instincts.
Mating ritual of the ring dove
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